Performing Arts and Theatre courses

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Our performing arts courses will provide you with a unique experience, combining academic teaching with the insights of practising theatre and dance professionals.

With 1.9 million people working in the creative industries, your degree can open the door to a range of careers. From dance, drama, music and technical theatre, our courses are the perfect blend of academic studies and hands-on experience working with industry professionals. Not only do we own Derby Theatre – a working professional theatre – but Déda, Derby’s creative centre for dance, hosts our dance course, so you’ll learn from professional choreographers, dance companies and from watching regular professional performances.

There was a sense that anything is possible at Derby!

“There was a sense that anything is possible at Derby. We were studying in an atmosphere where risk-taking, creativity and entrepreneurship were the norm. It gave me a love of learning which has stayed with me.”

Richard Gerver, BA Theatre Arts and best-selling author

This is Performing Arts and Theatre

Hone your skills at Derby Theatre. Owned by the University, this popular theatre in the city centre stages a mixture of its own productions and touring shows. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to showcase your work on our stage and gain handson experience in a working theatre

Dance in the professional studios at Déda, a creative centre for dance, contemporary circus and outdoor work

Professional shows will inspire your own performances and give you the chance to go backstage to meet and learn from industry experts including performers and technical crew

Take part in national and international festivals to showcase your work

Facilities

Launched in 2014, our BA (Hons) Dance course is based at Déda – a creative centre for Dance, Contemporary Circus and Outdoor Work – and is run in partnership with their staff.

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What our Performing Arts and Theatre graduates do

Our degrees will open a number of doors for you, whether you want to stay in the profession or branch out to use your skills elsewhere.